My '95 Landcruiser makes a bad knocking sound. (It seems up high on the engine as if hydraulic lifters had collapsed.) I took it to a shop and he pulled the valve cover and looked at the top end. The mechanic found nothing wrong up top, so he said he'd need to pull the engine to see where it...
I suppose a lot of people knew this. I knew driveline angles matter in theory, because I've read it in a bunch of places. I didn't really know why, except that sometimes people say, "You'll get vibes." This video give a bit more why, and shows it in case you don't believe.
I’m the proud owner of a 38th Anniversary edition 80 series. 21 years young.
My build thread may not be the same as most. It may end up being a cautionary tale of what not to do. Then again, each of us is the boss of our own truck (co-boss if you’re married) so we can do as we please. I had...
A mud member offered to sell me some used tires, but he's in Phoenix. I'm in Walnut Creek (Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, general area). If you're looking for an excuse to bring a trailer, and are going that route round trip, you may want to see if this post still needs his gear moved...
I'm looking for 315/75R16 or something similar, to go on stock 80 series wheels. Prefer local pick up. I think I'd prefer all terrains, but mud terrains would also be cool.
I bet most of you wear out your tires, instead of losing them to dry rot. (I end up driving my vehicle well under 2000...
What is the advantage to running the ground back to the battery? Some older winches just ground through the mounting bolts to the frame. Is there a particularly good reason they stopped? You know. Assuming that at the battery side of things, you have a really good heavy gauge ground to the...
I saw a BUNCH of links on how to stop the side view mirrors from shaking. Type 1 solution was to build replacement holes to hook the retaining springs. (glue washers or build them out of JB Weld) Type 2 solution is using zip ties. Both of those methods required opening the mirror, which was...
I bought my 80 a couple months ago, and have yet to resolve the CEL. P0325 ans P0330 are supposed to be related to the knock sensors, but somehow I had it in my head I had O2 sensor issues. I figure I should try some premium gas to see if it actually has been knocking. Of course my tank was...
I'm daydreaming about lifting my FZJ80, and considering options. My current front running plan is just to add 1" spring spacers. I'm guessing my 20 year old springs have settled at least an inch, so I'd expect that would just bring the 80 back to original stock height. A set of 4 Slee spacers...
I don't see how this belongs in "tech", but that's where the welcome message from the admin said to put this. (Sometimes I read instructions.)
I just joined the FZJ80 fraternity today. It's a '95 with lots of road miles. 230k+ Stock height, street tires, still has the running boards and...